Shimano PD 540 pedals...good or bad?

What does everyone think of the Shimano PD 540 pedals? I haven't used clipless pedals before and think that it is time that I try them. I am on budget and that is how I came up with the 540s. Are they easy to clip in and out of? Are there easier pedals in that price range, to clip in and out ?

I just picked up the M540s and am VERY impressed so far. A huge step up from the Nashbar/Wellgo pedals I had been using. I didn't know how smooth entry/exit a pair of SPDs could be. I got mine delivered in ebay for $65.

I had a set of the M540's and was very happy with them. I use them on my rode bike becaue I like using SPD cleats. At about 4,000 miles one of the spinle bearings went south on me. Not sure how many miles you should expect from pedels though.

Uphill or downhill; headwind or tailwind; Pavement or Dirt ... it's all good.

What does everyone think of the Shimano PD 540 pedals? I haven't used clipless pedals before and think that it is time that I try them. I am on budget and that is how I came up with the 540s. Are they easy to clip in and out of? Are there easier pedals in that price range, to clip in and out ?

Both the M540s and the R540s are solid. I have used both and didn't have issues with either...

I got my M540s over the winter, and have about 200 miles on them. No complains here, they are great. The M520s have the same design and are cheaper because they're a little heavier. If you want to save a little money and don't care about weight, try the M520s.

I got the M540's last year as my first pair of clipless after I had about 150 miles or so on my new bike. I had no problems whatsoever. I am, however, moving them over to my mountain bike now as I received my Ultegra 6610 SPD-SL's today.

I just picked up the M540s and am VERY impressed so far. A huge step up from the Nashbar/Wellgo pedals I had been using. I didn't know how smooth entry/exit a pair of SPDs could be. I got mine delivered in ebay for $65.

So, what differentiated the M450's from the Nashbar in your opininon? I noticed on my Nashbar's that they don't spin very smoothly out of the box.